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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273, 10,959.01 and 6,477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273, 10,959.01 and 6,477.31 is: 9,760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273 : 10,959.01 = 6,477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273/10,959.01 = 6,477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273x = 10,959.01 × 6,477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273x = 70,984,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,984,905.06/7,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.06

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